Description
Grinch cookies are an adorable holiday cookie recipe inspired by the classic Dr. Seuss character. These are soft-baked green sugar cookies flavored with peppermint, garnished with a heart that’s two sizes too small!
Ingredients
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1½ cups (285g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract (optional)
- 3 1/2 cups (420g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Additional 1/2 cup granulated sugar for finishing
- Electric Green Gel Color
- Heart-shaped sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Combine the butter with the sugar and beat on medium speed until well creamed together.
- Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and green gel coloring. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine the remaining dry ingredients. Slowly add into the dough and beat on medium-low speed until well combined and dough forms.
- Use a large cookie scoop and portion the dough. Roll each ball of dough in granulated sugar and then place each one about 2 inches apart on a baking sheet.
- Bake at 350° F for 12-15 minutes. Immediately when pulled from the oven, place a heart-shaped sprinkle on top.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for several minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Different extracts: In place of peppermint extract, use all vanilla extract or try almond extract.
- For a little thicker/puffier cookie, add an extra 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda and the cookies.
- A tip for the sprinkles. These do fall off if they are not properly stuck to the cookie. Consider using a drop of melted chocolate on the back of the sprinkles to help them attach to the cookie. In this case, wait until the cookie is cooled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 224
- Sugar: 15.1 g
- Sodium: 98.6 mg
- Fat: 9.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 31.1 g
- Fiber: 0.6 g
- Protein: 2.9 g
- Cholesterol: 43 mg